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<p>At 9:40 PM from T-Mobile Park in Seattle, we have an American League matchup between the Athletics and Mariners. Heading into Saturday's game, the Athletics are 18-22, while the Mariners come in at 21-18. Oakland is currently in third place in the AL West, and the Mariners are favored at -237.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and tonight's pitching matchup features Joey Estes for the Athletics and Bryce Miller for the Mariners. You can catch this one on TV on RSNW.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 7.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 ET on Saturday, May 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Seattle cruised to an easy 8-1 win over the Athletics in the most recent game of this series. The Mariners had a huge 4th inning, scoring five of their eight runs. As for the A's, they scored their only run in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Mariners were favored at -159 on the money line.</p>

<p>Bryan Woo only went 4 1/3 innings for the Mariners but didn't give up a run and picked up the win. He finished the game with just three strikeouts and allowed one hit. On the other side, Paul Blackburn was tagged for seven runs in four innings of work for the A's.</p>

<p>Dylan Moore hit the game's only home run while going 3/4 with five RBIs and two runs scored. Ty France also had a two-hit game for Seattle and drove in two runs.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 18-22, the Athletics are 4.0 games behind the Rangers for the AL West lead. So far, they have gone just 3-5 in divisional matchups. Oakland is on a two-game losing streak, dropping the series opener vs. the Mariners and have lost two straight as the underdog. As the road underdog this year, the Athletics are 8-9.</p>

<p>This season, the Athletics have been good as the favorite, going 4-1, but they are just 14-21 as the underdog. Oakland's overall series record is 6-5-1, and they have gone 5-5 over their last 10 games.</p><p>The Athletics have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 22-18 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 10-7 against the run line. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 20-15 against the run line compared to just 2-3 as the favorite.</p><p>With a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game, the Oakland Athletics have seen their games go over the 7.5 run over/under line in 5 of 14 games this season when the line has been set at 7.5 runs. Overall, the Athletics have gone over the total in 19 of their 39 games this season, and they are currently on a 4-game over streak.</p><p>Joey Estes is coming off a season in which he made two starts and two appearances overall. His record for the year was 0-1, and his ERA was 7.20. Estes' WHIP for the season was 1.40, and he allowed a batting average of .267. His slugging percentage allowed was .600, and he gave up four home runs for the year. Estes' strikeouts per nine innings was 6.3, and his walks per nine innings was 1.8.</p><p>As a team, the Athletics are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. However, they have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.5 runs per game. Overall, they are batting just .221 and have the league's 25th ranked strikeout rate. One area where they have been strong is in the power department, as they are 4th in home runs and have a collective ISO of .166.</p>

<p>Over his last four games, Shea Langeliers has gone 6/16 with two home runs and eight RBIs. For the season, he is batting just .212, but his nine homers is tied for the team lead. Langeliers and Brent Rooker are both on a good stretch of games, with Rooker currently on a four-game hitting streak and Langeliers on a three-game streak. Rooker's 24 RBIs is the best mark on the team and 10th in the league.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is 21-18 overall and trails the Rangers by just a half-game in the AL West. So far, they have been good against other teams in the AL West, putting up a record of 5-2. The Mariners are at home today, where they are 12-8 this year.</p>

<p>As the home favorite, the Mariners have gone 8-6 and 12-9 overall as the favorite. They are just under .500 at 9-10 on the road. Seattle won the first game of this series vs. the Athletics and are 6-5-1 in series so far this year.</p><p>The Mariners have been a solid run line bet this season, going 19-20 overall. They are 10-10 vs. the run line at home, where they have a run differential of +0.4 runs per game. In their wins, they have outscored their opponents by an average of 3.3 runs per game, while in their losses, they have been outscored by an average of 3.4 runs per game.</p><p>The Mariners have had 18 games this season with over/under lines higher than today's 7.5, and those games have gone over the total 12 times. Their games have averaged 7.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 12-25 on the year. The Mariners have hit the over in four straight games, including their last game against the Athletics, which had a combined 9 runs.</p><p>Seattle is sending right-hander Bryce Miller to the mound today vs. the Athletics. He has made four quality starts this year and is coming off a rough outing vs. the Astros, where he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he gave up a homer. Overall, Miller has a record of 3-2 and an ERA of 2.61. Opposing batters are hitting .169 off Miller this season. Looking back at his last four outings, Miller has finished with a no-decision in each one.</p><p>Cal Raleigh has been a key power source for the Mariners this season, as his nine homers are 4th in the league and leads the team. However, he has not hit the ball well of late, going just 5/30 in his last nine games. Julio Rodriguez is batting .253 for the season and has one home run. Mitch Haniger and Jorge Polanco are tied for 2nd on the team with five homers, but both are hitting below .215.</p>

<p>Seattle's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.8 runs per game. They are also the league's worst team in terms of strikeouts. Overall, the Mariners are batting just .225, which is 20th in the league. As a team, they are 9th in home runs and have a collective isolated power of .139.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Golden Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Golden Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN. Oregon State is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 132.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Beavers Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 8-2 on the season with a 74-65 road win over Charleston on Sunday. The Beavers entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 139 fell just under the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon State led 35-26 at halftime and matched Charleston's 39 points in the 2nd half to secure the win.</p><p>Oregon State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 62.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (5/20).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Beavers were solid, making 23 of 29 attempts (79.3%). Michael Rataj and Damarco Minor each contributed 16 points, with Rataj also grabbing 12 rebounds. Parsa Fallah was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 14 points and adding 4 assists.</p><p>Oregon State's defense held their opponent to 65 points, with a strong effort limiting them to 36% shooting from the field. The Beavers gave up 21 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon State's defense allowed 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p><h3>Can Oakland Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oakland improved to 3-7 on the season with a 72-71 win over Loyola Chicago on Sunday. The Golden Grizzlies were +7 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Oakland led 33-27 at halftime, but the Ramblers made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Oakland 44-39. The game’s total points of 143 went over the 133.5 O/U line.</p><p>Oakland's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 9 of 27 three-point attempts, hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 9 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>Miles Rubin led the way with 21 points on 9 of 11 shooting, while Allen Mukeba, Malcolm Christie, and Sheldon Edwards Jr. each added 20 points. Christie and Edwards both hit 6 threes, with Edwards shooting 46.2% from deep. The Golden Grizzlies grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Oakland's defense gave up 71 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field, with 27 made baskets on 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oakland's defense conceded 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%. Oakland allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Oregon State Beavers vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-1044) will host the Toronto Raptors (+673) in a divisional matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 13.5 points, while the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>New York (18-10) has won three straight games and is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Toronto (7-22) has lost seven in a row and is 14th in the East.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-135 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are Toronto Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-110 loss to the Rockets on Sunday. Despite being +9 point underdogs, Toronto kept it close at home, losing by just four points. The game’s total of 224 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 222.5.</p> <p>Toronto jumped out to a 25-13 lead with a 10-0 run and led 35-24 after the 1st quarter. However, Houston chipped away, winning the 2nd quarter 27-22 and the 3rd quarter 33-26. The Rockets edged the Raptors 30-27 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.</p><p>Ja'Kobe Walter led the Raptors with 27 points and 6 threes in their loss to the Rockets, hitting 54.5% from deep. He scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Chris Boucher and Ochai Agbaji each contributed 15 points, with Boucher scoring 10 in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Toronto made 17 threes, shooting 39.5% from beyond the arc and 45.7% overall. Gradey Dick added 14 points, scoring 5 in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Jamal Shead and Jamison Battle each finished with 11 points.</p><p>Defensively, the Raptors held the Rockets to 114 points, allowing 24 in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd. However, they gave up 33 points in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>Toronto limited Houston’s three-point shooting, allowing just 7 threes on 25% shooting. The Raptors finished with 10 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Knicks Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 18-10 on the season with a 104-93 win over the Pelicans on Saturday. New York, favored by 8 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 197 points fell well short of the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run by the Pelicans in the 1st quarter, the Knicks responded by outscoring New Orleans 33-26 in the 3rd and 26-18 in the 4th to seal the win.</p><p>Jalen Brunson's 39-point performance, including 16 points in the 3rd quarter and 13 in the 4th, led the Knicks to a win over the Pelicans. He hit 7 threes at a 70% rate, finishing with a 68.4% overall shooting percentage.</p> <p>As a team, the Knicks made 15 threes, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc, though their overall FG% was 43.7%. Mikal Bridges added 18 points, 8 of which came in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Knicks put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Pelicans to just 93 points. New York allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up only 21 points. They allowed 26 points in the 3rd before finishing strong, holding New Orleans to 18 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Overall, the Knicks held the Pelicans to 41% shooting, including 35% from beyond the arc, where New Orleans made 12 threes. The Pelicans also went 13/19 from the free-throw line. Defensively, New York recorded 11 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ramblers and Cougars. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! Loyola Chicago is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 5:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Ramblers Have What it Takes in Honolulu?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago dropped to 8-2 on the season following a narrow 72-71 road loss to Oakland on Sunday. The Ramblers entered the game as -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 143, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.</p> <p>Loyola Chicago trailed 33-27 at halftime but rallied in the second half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39. Despite the strong second-half effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Loyola Chicago put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.8% of their threes (7/22).</p> <p>Miles Rubin was a force inside, going 9/11 from the field and finishing with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Allen Mukeba and Malcolm Christie each added 20 points, with Christie hitting 6 threes at a 40% clip.</p><p>Despite Loyola Chicago’s defensive efforts, they gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ramblers allowed 50% shooting, as their opponents hit 18 of 36 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Loyola Chicago’s defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 9 made threes on 27 attempts. The Ramblers also sent their opponents to the line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws for 90%. Loyola Chicago allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are the Cougars Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston dropped to 7-3 on the season after a 74-65 loss to Oregon State on Sunday. The Cougars were +7 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 139 fell just short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Charleston trailed 35-26 at halftime but couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 39 points after the break.</p><p>Charleston managed just 65 points in their latest game, shooting 36.2% from the field and 25% from three-point range (6/24). Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit 17 of 25 free throws (68%).</p> <p>Michael Rataj and Damarco Minor led the Cougars with 16 points each, with Rataj adding 12 rebounds. Parsa Fallah was efficient, shooting 6/7 from the field for 14 points and contributing 4 assists.</p><p>Charleston’s defense held their opponent to 74 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 44% from two-point range, where they allowed 15 made baskets on 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars limited their opponent to 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 17, shooting 68%.</p>

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Washington Wizards (+1102) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (-2300) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder (-18) are favored in this game, and the over/under line is set at 223.5.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City (22-5) is currently on a seven-game win streak and is the top team in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Wizards (4-22) are 15th in the Eastern Conference and have lost four straight games.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +18</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-121 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 18 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wizards Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Washington's struggles continued on Saturday with a 112-101 loss to the Bucks, dropping their record to 4-22. The Wizards, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 11. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 36-36 tie in the 1st quarter, the Bucks took control with a 14-0 run, extending their lead from 48-44 to 62-44. Washington was held to 14 points in the 2nd quarter and, despite outscoring Milwaukee 29-26 in the 4th, couldn’t close the gap after entering the final period down 86-72.</p><p>In their 112-101 loss to the Bucks, the Wizards hit 18 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep. Overall, they shot 44.4% from the field.</p> <p>Jordan Poole led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 threes at 61.5%. He scored 16 points in the 1st quarter. Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 9 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, the Wizards couldn’t overcome a rough start, giving up 36 points in the 1st quarter and ultimately falling to the Bucks 112-101. Washington allowed Milwaukee to shoot 44% from the field.</p> <p>The Wizards struggled to defend the three-point line, as the Bucks hit 20 threes at a 41% clip. Washington sent Milwaukee to the free-throw line just 5 times, where they made 4. The Wizards finished with 39 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Oklahoma City?</h3><p>After a 104-97 road win over the Heat on Friday, the Thunder improved to 22-5 for the season. Oklahoma City, favored by 1 point, covered the spread with the 7-point victory. The game’s total of 201 points fell short of the 217-point over/under line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Despite being outscored 27-23 in the 4th, Oklahoma City held on for the win.</p><p>Jalen Williams led the Thunder to a win over the Heat, scoring 33 points and hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, though he shot just 40% from the field and 33.3% from deep.</p> <p>Williams was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 13 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander added 13 in the 3rd. Luguentz Dort hit 4 threes at 80% efficiency, finishing with 14 points. The Thunder connected on 14 threes as a team, shooting 41.2% from beyond the arc, despite an overall field goal percentage of 45.3%.</p><p>The Thunder put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Heat to just 97 points. Oklahoma City gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing only 22. They continued their solid play in the 3rd, giving up 23 points, and managed to hold off Miami in the 4th, despite allowing 27 points.</p> <p>Defensively, the Thunder limited the Heat to 43% shooting from the field, including just 30% from three-point range, where Miami made 12 threes. Oklahoma City also sent the Heat to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 13. The Thunder controlled the boards with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Washington Wizards vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Celtics (-451) will travel to Orlando to take on the Magic (+350) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 214.5 points.</p>

<p>As of now, the Celtics are 9.5-point favorites and are 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-6. On the other side, the Magic are 4th in the East and have a record of 18-12.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-76 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Orlando Possible for the Celtics?</h3><p>The Celtics improved to 22-6 on the season with a dominant 123-98 win over the Bulls on Saturday. Boston, who were -12 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points came in at 221, well below the O/U line of 239.5.</p> <p>After a 28-28 tie in the 1st quarter, Boston went on a 10-0 run, turning a 51-47 lead into 57-51. They outscored the Bulls 33-26 in the 2nd quarter, 32-23 in the 3rd, and 30-21 in the 4th, pulling away for the win.</p><p>Jayson Tatum was the star of the Celtics' 123-98 win over the Bulls, hitting 9 threes at a 60% clip and finishing with 43 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. He scored 18 points in the 3rd quarter and added 9 more in the 4th.</p> <p>As a team, the Celtics shot 48% from the field, making 15 threes at 33.3%. Kristaps Porzingis contributed 22 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter, while Jaylen Brown added 19 points, 9 of which came in the opening quarter.</p><p>The Celtics put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Bulls to just 98 points. Boston's defense improved as the game went on, giving up 28 points in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 2nd, 23 in the 3rd, and just 21 in the 4th. Overall, they limited Chicago to 37% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Celtics held the Bulls to 34% shooting, with Chicago making 14 threes. The Bulls also went 10/11 from the free-throw line. Boston controlled the boards, allowing 10 offensive rebounds while collecting 42 defensive boards. They also added 8 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can Orlando Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 18-12 on the season with a 121-114 win over the Heat on Saturday. Orlando, favored by 2 points, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 235 points exceeded the pre-game line of 205 by 30 points.</p> <p>Orlando’s comeback was remarkable, as they outscored Miami 37-8 in the 4th quarter. The Heat had gone on a 14-0 run earlier, but the Magic’s dominant final quarter sealed the win.</p><p>Cole Anthony's 35-point performance, including 14 points in the 3rd quarter and 13 in the 4th, led the Magic to a win over the Heat. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 24 points, with 10 coming in the opening quarter.</p> <p>Goga Bitadze was perfect from the field, finishing with 18 points and 13 rebounds. The Magic shot 49.4% overall, but struggled from deep, hitting just 29.7% of their threes, making 11 in total.</p><p>Despite a rough start defensively, giving up 40 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 2nd, the Magic tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 8 points to secure the win. Overall, they gave up 114 points on 48% shooting from the Heat.</p> <p>Orlando did well defending the three, holding Miami to 28% from deep with just 9 made threes. They also recorded 9 blocks and 5 steals, while giving up 33 free throws on 42 attempts.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NBA showdown between the Bucks and Knicks. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The Bucks are favored in this Eastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 241.5 points.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks +4</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 12:00 ET on Monday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-114 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with Giannis Antetokounmpo points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.6% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bucks Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 22-7 overall record, the Bucks are looking to extend their seven game winning streak in today's game. In non-conference games, the Bucks are 4-0 compared to an 18-7 record against Eastern Conference teams.</p><p>Milwaukee arrives with an ATS record of 13-16 for the season up to this point. The Bucks maintain an ATS record of 6-5 on the road, while they have a 7-11 record vs. the spread when playing at home.</p><p>Milwaukee is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 130 points versus the Knicks. This output is higher than their season-average of 124.6 points per game. Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the team in scoring at 30.8 points per contest. Damian Lillard has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 26 going into the game.</p><p><p>At present, the Bucks' defense is ranked 23, allowing 118.8 points per game.</p><p>In their previous matchup vs. the Knicks, the Bucks' defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 52% leading to 111 points.</p></p><h3>Can New York Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>With an overall record of 16-12, the Knicks are 6th in the Eastern Conference and are 3rd in the Atlantic division. Over their last three games, they have gone 2-1.</p><p>New York comes in with an overall ATS record of 16-12 so far this season. New York has covered the spread in two consecutive road games, while maintaining an ATS record of 10-7 on the road as opposed to 6-5 at home.</p><p>The Knicks' offense finished with 111 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 114.6 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Jalen Brunson with 36 points. Julius Randle also added 26 points for the Knicks.</p><p><p>Coming into the game, the Knicks defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 35.7% of their games. Currently, they are 9 in the NBA at 112.0 points per game allowed.</p><p>When it comes to forced turnovers, the Knicks are forcing 12.1 per game, which is 5th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 28th in blocked shots at 3.4 per game.</p></p>

Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/23

<p>The Blackhawks and Wild are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wild will host the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Wild are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>The Wild enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Wild on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Blackhawks Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 12-20-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board in the third period. Ryan Donato’s goal at 17:43 in the third put the game out of reach.</p><p>In their 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, with Isaak Phillips netting his first goal of the season and Teuvo Teravainen adding his fourth on a power play. Seth Jones followed with his second goal of the year, also on a power play in the second period. Ryan Donato closed out the scoring for Chicago, marking his seventh goal of the season.</p> <p>Chicago took 29 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways. Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to nine, while Taylor Hall added his fourth assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, Arvid Söderblom turned in a strong performance, making 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. They allowed two goals, both coming in the 3rd period, with the second occurring with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><h3>Can the Wild Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime victory against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-10-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but they didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth in the Wild’s 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They didn’t score on the power play or in a shootout, with their second goal coming 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry their momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, posting a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild’s defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play with 52 seconds left in the first period.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Flyers and Penguins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Metropolitan division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Penguins being favored by -1.5 at home against the Flyers.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Penguins will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Penguins on the moneyline</li><li>The Penguins should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Philadelphia Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers are now 15-15-4 this season. Philadelphia entered the game as underdogs on the puck line and failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Defensively, the Flyers allowed goals in each period, with the Bruins’ final goal coming with 3:39 left in the third. Philadelphia’s offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal and failing to score.</p><p>The Flyers were shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. Philadelphia recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>All three periods ended without a goal for the Flyers, who remain at 15-15-4 after the loss.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They allowed a third on an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p><h3>Will the Penguins Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved to 15-15-5 on the season. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, including one in the first period. Montreal cut the lead to 2-1 in the third, but Blake Lizotte added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.</p><p>Sidney Crosby netted two goals for the Penguins, including his fifth of the season on a power play at 18:40 in the second period. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter, his second goal of the season, with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each period, with Crosby’s first goal coming at 15:57 in the opening frame.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on a strong performance in their last game, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the defense contributed 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 5:32 into the 3rd period.</p>

Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Canadiens and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Blue Jackets being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canadiens winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Montreal Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped their record to 14-16-3. The Canadiens entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 4 falling short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Canadiens didn’t score until the third period, when Christian Dvorak found the net at 14:28. Pittsburgh added an empty-net goal at 19:15 to seal the win.</p><p>Montreal’s offense was held in check during their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season, while Emil Heineman picked up his first assist. Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist of the year.</p> <p>The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, committing 20. They were shut out in the first two periods before Dvorak's goal at 14:28 in the third.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals in their previous game, with both coming late in the 1st and 2nd periods. The Canadiens pulled within one in the 3rd, but they gave up an empty-netter with 45 seconds left, resulting in a 3-1 loss. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Does Columbus Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-16-6 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets, as underdogs, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. They managed to score twice in the second, but the Capitals added two more goals to seal the win.</p><p>Columbus managed 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only came away with two goals. Damon Severson netted his 4th of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the 1st period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the 2nd period.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and 3 assists in the game. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the year on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese earned his 2nd assist. Adam Fantilli also contributed with his 4th assist on Severson’s goal.</p><p>Columbus' defense struggled early, giving up 5 goals in the first period. They allowed another in the 2nd and one more late in the 3rd, leading to a 7-2 loss. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets' defense had 10 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Trail Blazers and Suns game? Catch the action at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ, as the Suns hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on AZFa. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 229.5 points, and the Suns are favored to win at home against the Trail Blazers.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 162-102 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with Kevin Durant points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.3% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Portland Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Heading into today's matchup vs. the Suns, the Trail Blazers are 10.5-point underdogs and just 9-22 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are 14th and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p>

<p>When playing on the road, Portland has struggled this season, going 4-11 straight up. The team's average scoring margin on the road is -5.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Portland has been the underdog in 27 of their 31 games and have gone 14-13 against the spread in those games. Today's over/under line of 229.5 is just below the average over/under line for their games (226).</p>

<p>This season, the Blazers have an over/under record of 14-16-1 coming into today's game. In their previous games with higher over/under lines than 229.5, their over/under record is 4-7-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, Portland scored 134 points and shot 50.5% from the field. They were also 22/27 from the free throw line. Over their last three games, the Trail Blazers have an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%, which is higher than their season-long EFG of 50% (30th). In their five most recent games, Portland is 29th in three-point shooting at 42.7%.</p><p>On the defensive side, Trail Blazers is currently hovering around the NBA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 115.2 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Trail Blazers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 59.1% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 32.7% from downtown.</p><h3>Will the Suns Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>In the Western Conference, the Suns are in 8th place and 3rd in the Pacific Division on a record of 17-15. If they are able to pull out a win over the Blazers, they will also be looking to cover the spread as 10.5-point favorites.</p>

<p>When playing at home, Phoenix has an average scoring margin of +0.9 points per game compared to +1.3 on the road. For the season, they are 8-9 at home.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Suns are 11-21 this season. This poor mark is due in large part to their current ATS losing streak of six games at home. For the season, they have only covered the spread five times in front of their own fans.</p>

<p>Their over/under record coming into today's game is 18-14, and the over has gone 12-4 in their games with lower over/under lines than today's line of 229.5. The Suns' last game fell short of the OU line as they beat the Magic by a score of 112-107 but didn't cover as 5.5-point favorites.</p><p>In their last game, the Suns put up 112 points while shooting 50% from the field and hitting 8 three-pointers. One area where the Suns offense has excelled this season is getting to the line, as they are 4th in free-throw attempts per game. Overall, they have a 47% field goal percentage.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Suns defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 34.4% of their games. Currently, they are 15th in the NBA at 114.4 points per game allowed. On two point field goal attempts, the Suns' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.1% and allowing 36.5% from beyond the arc.</p>

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